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fromFortune
5 days ago

Gang violence in Haiti is so bad the government is hiring 200 armed men from Blackwater founder Erik Prince to quell the crisis

Vectus Global is aiding Haiti in recovering territory from gangs and will support revenue collection post-violence.
#gang-violence
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Haiti death toll hits nearly 5,000 in nine months as gang violence spreads

Gang violence in Haiti has surged, leading to over 4,864 deaths from October to June, with increased instability near the capital.
Canada news
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Trump's plan to end TPS for Haitians is hateful. Why aren't more objecting? | Opinion

Haitians flee violence and instability as their home country faces ongoing crises.
more#gang-violence
fromPrx
1 week ago

The World

US officials have unsealed an indictment against Haitian gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier and three Haiti-born naturalized US citizens for conspiring to violate US sanctions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Haiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes

Haiti has declared a three-month state of emergency in response to rising gang violence affecting various regions.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Haiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections

Haiti has appointed Laurent Saint-Cyr as head of its transitional presidential council amid serious challenges including gang violence and economic instability.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Haiti inaugurates new leadership as gangs threaten to overthrow the government

A businessman heads Haiti's transitional presidential council amid severe gang control and threats to government stability.
#kidnapping
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'Keep Gena in your hearts as we pray for her safe and speedy return' - family of Irish charity worker kidnapped in Haiti issue fresh appeal

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'Keep Gena in your hearts as we pray for her safe and speedy return' - family of Irish charity worker kidnapped in Haiti issue fresh appeal

more#kidnapping
#gena-heraty
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

How Haitian town where Irish missionary was abducted has slipped into lawlessness as brutal gang expands its power

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

How Haitian town where Irish missionary was abducted has slipped into lawlessness as brutal gang expands its power

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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Irish charity worker among nine people kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti

Gena Heraty oversees the Sainte-Helene orphanage in Haiti, where a kidnapping incident involving her and staff occurred.
#deportation
Miami food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Nowhere to Belong

The Dominican Republic's mass deportations of Haitians are causing family separations and exacerbated humanitarian crises.
Human rights violations persist during deportation, particularly affecting women and children.
Miami food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Nowhere to Belong

The Dominican Republic's mass deportations of Haitians are causing family separations and exacerbated humanitarian crises.
Human rights violations persist during deportation, particularly affecting women and children.
more#deportation
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia's Petro visits Haiti to help bolster security amid gang violence

Colombian President Gustavo Petro opened an embassy in Haiti to strengthen collaboration on security and drug trafficking against rising gang violence.
#hotel-oloffson
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Miami
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

New southern Haiti seaport, renovated airport spark Haitian trade mission to Miami

Haiti's new port and extended airport runway are creating trade and investment opportunities between South Florida and Haiti.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Man tried to ship guns, thousands of rounds of ammo from Port of Miami to Haiti: feds

Williamson Dossous was arrested for attempting to smuggle firearms and ammunition from Miami to Haiti.
fromhaitiantimes.com
1 month ago

As woman killed by boyfriend is laid to rest in Brooklyn, mom in Haiti demands damages

Dahana Jean, 26, was a beacon of hope for her family in Haiti, who relied on her for support. Her tragic death at the hands of her boyfriend John Roseau has left loved ones devastated.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Caribbean leaders pledge to join forces against organised crime and gang violence

Caribbean leaders prioritize regional collaboration to combat crime and violence, focusing particularly on Haiti's escalating gang crisis.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Vigilantes once fought Haiti's gangs. Now it's hard to tell them apart.

Victims, analysts, rights activists, and U.N. officials warn that self-defense groups in Port-au-Prince are increasingly committing abuses similar to those perpetrated by gangs.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We want closure': family searches for answers over Kenyan police officer missing in Haiti

The family of a missing Kenyan police officer, Benedict Kuria, is frustrated over the lack of information regarding his fate following an ambush in Haiti.
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Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The ground shook': drone attacks help Haitian government wrest control of capital from criminal gangs

Weaponized drones are being employed in Haiti against gang members, leading to significant casualties and unrest in the capital.
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#immigration
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
US politics

Trump ends TPS for Haitians; more than a half-million people now face deportation

The Trump administration has terminated Haiti's Temporary Protected Status, risking deportation for many Haitians who have lived in the U.S. for years.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Miami food

The other side of Punta Cana: Haitian women raped to avoid deportation and children forced to leave school

Ruth's trauma highlights the exploitation of undocumented immigrants in the Dominican Republic.
Immigration policies in the Dominican Republic perpetuate a culture of fear and violence against vulnerable populations.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The other side of Punta Cana: Haitian women raped to avoid deportation and children forced to leave school

Ruth's trauma highlights the exploitation of undocumented immigrants in the Dominican Republic.
Immigration policies in the Dominican Republic perpetuate a culture of fear and violence against vulnerable populations.
more#immigration
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

DHS ends deportation protections for Haitians, says Haiti is 'safe'

The Trump administration ended temporary protections for Haitian migrants, risking deportation for hundreds of thousands.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Searching for healing

Haiti's health system is collapsing amid violence, with Tabarre Hospital remaining one of the few trauma centers in the chaos of Port-au-Prince.
fromESPN
1 month ago

USA 2-1 Haiti (Jun 22, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN

Patrick Agyemang's crucial 75th-minute tiebreaking goal helped the United States secure a 2-1 victory over Haiti in the Gold Cup group stage.
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US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

LA protests: Arrests made as clashes continue into 3rd night DW 06/09/2025

The travel ban affects citizens from 12 countries, including Haiti, and imposes additional visa restrictions.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

LA protests: Arrests made as clashes continue into 3rd night DW 06/09/2025

The travel ban affects citizens from 12 countries, including Haiti, and imposes additional visa restrictions.
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US news
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'Confusion and frustration': Trump travel ban is unclear on who can visit the U.S.

Confusion surrounds the recent travel restrictions from countries including Haiti, Cuba, and Venezuela, especially regarding existing tourist visa holders.
fromAnOther
3 months ago

Manuel Mathieu, the Perfumer Blending Art and Scent

Manuel Mathieu's new perfume line merges personal history with avant-garde artistry, resulting in unique scents and sculptural bottles.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Trump administration designates two Haitian gangs as terrorist groups'

The US has classified Haitian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, shifting focus away from mitigating violence.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Lawmakers demand answers after a Haitian woman dies at an ICE detention center

"Marie had been complaining about chest pain for hours. They gave her some pills and told her to go lie down. Unfortunately, Marie never woke up."
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dominican Republic deports pregnant women in inhumane' migrant crackdown

Haitian pregnant women and new mothers are being deported from the Dominican Republic as part of a discriminatory government policy.
Social justice
fromThe Haitian Times
3 months ago

At NYU symposium, panelists call for reparative justice and stronger protections for Haitians abroad

The symposium at NYU aimed to address the need for reparative justice for Haitians, linking colonial exploitation to present-day migration issues.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Award-winning Caribbean beach destination dropped from cruise itineraries due to new safety fears

Royal Caribbean is suspending trips to Labadee due to safety issues stemming from gang violence in Haiti.
#independence
fromPrx
4 months ago
France news

The World

Haitian activists are calling for reparations as the nation marks 200 years of independence from France, following the unjust Indemnity Agreement.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
France news

France's president says that making Haiti pay for its independence was unjust

Haiti's financial indemnity to France was an historical injustice that impacted its independence and economic fate.
France news
fromPrx
4 months ago

The World

Haitian activists are calling for reparations as the nation marks 200 years of independence from France, following the unjust Indemnity Agreement.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

France's president says that making Haiti pay for its independence was unjust

Haiti's financial indemnity to France was an historical injustice that impacted its independence and economic fate.
more#independence
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

France Acknowledges Devastating Effect of Debt Imposed on Haiti for Freedom

Macron acknowledges historical injustices faced by Haiti and proposes a commission to investigate the long-lasting impact of colonial indemnities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Haitians call for reparations from France on 200th anniversary of independence ransom'

France should reimburse Haiti for historical ransom payments to aid its economic recovery.
The financial burden from colonial history significantly impacts Haiti's current socio-economic state.
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